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Event Spotlight
🚢 Tales of the Titanic
The exhibit was created with the help of Titanic historian Claes-Göran Wetterholm.| Photos by ATXtoday
Titanic. The Human Story, a deep-dive exhibition into the 1912 sinking of the Titanic, made its US debut in Austin last week. Showcasing the ship’s harrowing history with over 200+ artifacts and a guided audio tour, here are a few things you can expect to see when you visit.
Life-size replicas of cabins
A necklace that inspired the “Heart of the Ocean” necklace in the 1997 film “Titanic”
Shoes and a blanket worn by a survivor
Real-life footage of the wreckage at the bottom of the ocean
There’s even a camp where kids create their very own play. | Photos courtesy of AxelBPhotography, Kirk Tuck, and Zach Theater
Imagination takes center stage at Zach Theater Youth Camps, returning June 1 through August 14 at the Downtown and Cedar Park locations.
Campers ages 3.5-17 will be guided through days filled with acting, singing, dancing, and hands-on play, building creativity and confidence in a structured, supportive environment.
Plus, each week ends with a special Friday showcase for family and friends.
Spots fill fast, so don’t wait too long to register. Browse all 100+ summer sessions with your little one and see where their creativity takes them.
13. That’s how many years it has been since Austin Community College increased its tuition, and the school announced it will keep the cost stable for the 2026-2027 school year. That’s one of the longest freezes in the country for a two-year public school. (Austin American-Statesman)
Outdoors
Deep Eddy Pool reopened yesterday after spring cleaning, maintenance, and repainting. Head’s up — the pool will be closed every Tuesday for cleaning starting April 21.
Traffic
A water main break caused a closure on 6th and Red River streets as crews repaired a hole that opened up under the asphalt. It’s unclear when it will reopen — check out photos of the damage. (CBS Austin)
Trending
Speaking of holes in the ground, the Austin Fire Department was caught rescuing a man named Pat who fell down one right across the street from Better Half Coffee + Cocktails last week. The good news? Pat made some new friends.
Concert
Austin’s been “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door,” and Bob Dylan answered. The rock and roll legend will perform his “Rough and Rowdy Ways” Tour on Monday, June 29 at Moody Amphitheater — grab tickets.
Open
Cranky Granny, the sweet shop known for its elaborate cinnamon rolls, opened a second location in Cedar Park near Lakeline Mall. Check out these inventive flavors before you head over.
Shop
Nordstrom’s end of season saleis on. Save up to 50% off best-selling spring items, like Sanctuary’s top-rated The Perfect T-Shirt. Hurry — the sale ends tomorrow, April 15.*
After a smash hit opening on Downtown’s Congress Avenue, Japanese grocery store HokkaiSan is opening a new, bigger location in north Austin.
Located at 13701 N. Hwy. 183, the new shop has yet to announce an opening date. Figi here — as a north Austin resident, and a lover of HokkaiSan’s grab-and-go sushi, I couldn’t be more thrilled.
This No. 1 best-selling jelly tote bag that we’re low-key obsessed with for spring and summer. The tip-proof design keeps your tote upright, but it still folds flat to pack or store. It’s also waterproof, easy to clean, and carry-on approved — hello, beach vacay bag. Grab your favorite color (we like iridescent) and let the compliments pour in.
A while back, I read “Titanic Survivor” by Violet Jessop, who was one of 20 female crew members to survive the sinking ship. If that wasn’t remarkable enough, she was also on the Britannic when it sank four years later and survived that disaster as well.
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